Engage readers with ‘emotionally naked’ writing

Sometimes one experience brings realizations that can have a positive effect on the rest of your life. I recently had such an experience, and I believe the insights I gained will help me in my career going forward. Perhaps they might help you, too.

The experience involves a recent column I wrote about my struggles with depression. After the column was published, I spent days fielding emails, phone calls and social media comments from fellow advisers. They wanted to thank me for being honest, show me their support and share their own stories of depression and how it affected them.